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BEACONS OF LIGHT TO MARK JUBILEE WEEKEND
Seven beacons will light up Liverpool ’ s waterfront in tribute to the Queen ’ s 70 years on the throne .
Marking each decade of her sovereignty , the two-metre-high , copper gas beacons will be lit against the backdrop of the Three Graces , on the evening of Thursday 2 June .
Members of the public are invited to the lighting-up which will see activities start from 9.15pm , building up to the lighting at 9.45pm . The event is part of a global event which will see beacons illuminated across the Commonwealth .
They will be lit following a countdown led by incoming Lord Mayor Councillor Roy Gladden , and plans are in place for a special moment to mark the occasion , including a stirring live performance by Pipe Major James Axon and the Liverpool Scottish Regional Association band , along with Mezzo Soprano Danielle Louise Thomas .
As part of the celebrations , a special pre-event will take place at the British Music Experience inviting Liverpool residents who have received public recognition from Her Majesty by being appointed to the Order of the British Empire i . e ., DBE , CBE , OBE , MBE , BEM , along with organisations who have received the Queen ’ s Award for Voluntary Service or Queen ’ s Award for Enterprise . Anyone who has received royal recognition but who has not had an official invitation for Liverpool ’ s Jubilee event can contact rsvp . townhall @ liverpool . gov . uk to register their details .
Across the Queen ’ s Platinum Jubilee Weekend , the city will embrace the bank holiday with staging Taste Liverpool . Drink Bordeaux – a brand new festival which shines a spotlight on
Liverpool ’ s enviable street food scene as well as welcoming some of the world ’ s finest wines with tasting sessions and masterclasses . For more information head to the official site . There will also be a number of street parties taking place at around 40 locations with residents making the most of the city council waiving closure fees , and officially applying for permission to stage their own celebrations with neighbours .
Please note , the beacons will be alight for one hour on Thursday 2 June only .
Liverpool ’ s Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy , Councillor Harry Doyle , said : “ We are delighted to be part of the official Jubilee Beacons event , and I may be biased , but it will be hard to rival Liverpool ’ s impressive , iconic backdrop . Bringing together those who have received royal commendations is a lovely touch and it will be great to hear their stories and the positive differences their work has made to the community and the lives of those around them . It ’ s going to be an exciting bank holiday weekend in the city – with the food and drink festival and street parties taking place all over Liverpool , it ’ s clearly the place to be !”
Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside , Mark Blundell , said : “ As the Platinum Jubilee Weekend approaches , I would ask you to reflect on the outstanding commitment that Her Majesty The Queen as a mother , grandmother and great grandmother has made to the nation and the Commonwealth . Many festivities will take place over the Bank Holiday weekend , and I would encourage you where possible to raise a glass ( or two ) to give thanks to a remarkable lady and long may she reign .”
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